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One of the top-ranked universities in the country, Northwestern University, combines innovative
teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional
academic boundaries. Northwestern provides students, faculty and staff with exceptional
opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the
richness of Chicago. We currently seek a Business Administrator for the Department of Pediatrics
(Children's Memorial Hospital) at the Feinberg School of Medicine. This position is located on our
Chicago campus.

Specific Responsibilities:
�	Preparing annual budget in collaboration with Children's Administrator
�	Manages all departmental accounts including grant, philanthropic and general operations
�	Possessing and managing all financial transfers between PFF, Children's and FSM
�	Conducting monthly budgetary review and identifying, correcting, or following-up on variance situations
�	Completing pre-award/post-award functions for research grants, budget development, grant
applications and management of subcontracts
�	Maintaining research budgets and providing Principal Investigators monthly activity reports
�	Assisting faculty with administrative needs relating to laboratories located in other areas of
the University (Cancer Center, Evanston, etc.)
�	Supervising administrative staff and providing management support to the Principal Investigators
for research/technical staff
�	Completing and documenting new employee orientation, performance appraisals, time cards and
attendance records, check requests, staff scheduling and PTO requests
�	Working with Human Resources to recruit staff and fill vacancies, completing necessary
requisitions and related documentation
�	Ensuring all administrative and technical staff are orientated to University policies/procedures
and ensuring that all regulatory/compliance activities are completed
�	Maintaining and coordinating repair/replacement of office and lab furniture and supplies
�	Coordinating daily operational needs such as e-mail access, net-ids, parking, etc.
�	Managing all remodeling or construction projects from the design stage through the construction
and close-out stages
�	Managing the physical facilities on Ward 12

Minimum Qualifications:
�	A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from
which comparable skills can be acquired;
3-5 years experience
�	Demonstrated competency in the following areas:
Account reconciliation
Communication-Oral and Written
Dependability
Efficiency

Preferred Qualifications:
�	A master's degree, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which
comparable skills can be acquired
�	Experience in academic environment and/or research administration
�	Demonstrated competency in grant administration and multi-tasking

To Apply:
Northwestern University offers a comprehensive benefit plan, including tuition discounts. All
resumes for this position must be received through the electronic recruiting system.  For
consideration, please click on the link below.  You will be directed to Northwestern University's
electronic recruiting system, eRecruit, where you will search and apply for current openings.  To
apply for this position in eRecruit, enter the Job Opening ID number (12546) or the position title
in the appropriate search field.  Once you apply, you will receive an email confirming submission
of your resume.  For all resumes received, if there is interest in your candidacy, the human
resources recruiter or the department hiring manager will contact you.  Job Opening ID number for
this position is #12546.

 http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.  Members of
historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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